Virginia Commonwealth University

2020-21: FRESHMAN

• Made six starts in the spring and posted a 73.22 scoring average across 18 rounds
• Carded seven rounds of par or better, including a season-low 67 in the second round of the Atlantic 10 Conference Championship (May 1)
• Shot 76-67-72 and placed third at the A-10 Championship (April 30-May 2)
• Posted four top-20 showings, including a pair of top-10 finishes

GET TO KNOW JOE

• Born: July 29, 2001
• Hometown: Bath, England
• Parents: Louise and Steve Retford
• Siblings: Drew, Cloe, Tom
• Major: Biology
• Other interests: Space and science
• Career aspirations: Pro golfer

• Age began playing: 10
• Home course: Cumberwell Park
• Favorite golfer: Rory McIlroy
• Favorite club: 58-degree wedge
• Career holes-in-one: One
• Low round: 66 (at West of England U18, 2019)
• Notable wins: 2019 West of England U18

WHY VCU?
“It’s a great opportunity for me to compete at the collegiate level whilst continuing to study.”